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Dongfeng Motor introduces over ten vehicle models into Mexican market 
China Dongfeng Motor Industry Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Motor) held a grand market launch event in Mexico, introducing more than 10 vehicle models, including the E70 BEV (battery electric vehicles) and the HUGE HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) into the Mexican market. This event marks a significant step in Dongfeng Motor's expansion into the Latin American market.

XPENG to introduce active sound design into MONA models

On December 18, XPENG revealed during a user Q&A session that it plans to integrate active sound design into MONA series' vehicle models through a third-party application. 

Mercedes-Benz puts GLC 350 e L model onto Chinese market

On December 18, Mercedes-Benz announced that the long-wheelbase GLC 350 e L plug-in hybrid electric SUV went on sale in China, with a recommended retail price of 518,000 yuan.

NIO unveils official image of ET9 model's mass-produced version

Chinese smart electric vehicle manufacturer NIO recently released the official image of the ET9 model's mass-produced version on its Weibo account, a Twitter-like social media platform.

2025 Audi Q7 hits Chinese market, starting at 609,800 yuan

On December 16, Audi put the 2025 Audi Q7 onto the Chinese market, with five trim levels available, priced between 609,800 yuan and 804,800 yuan, according to a press release on the company's official website.

Year-to-date deliveries of new AITO M7 exceed 190,000 units by mid-Dec. 2024

On December 18, Huawei's Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) announced that the year-to-date deliveries of the new AITO M7 SUV model had surpassed 190,000 units.

NIO completes deployment of highway battery swapping network connecting all main cities in China

On December 18, NIO officially completed its battery swapping network that covers China's 9 north-south and 9 east-west main highways, connecting all major cities across the country, according to a post on the company's WeChat account.

New energy vehicles projected to take up 51.9% of China's passenger vehicle retail sales in Dec. 2024: CPCA

China's domestic passenger vehicle retail sales are projected to reach approximately 2.7 million units in December 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 14.8% and a month-on-month increase of 11.4%, according to preliminary estimates conducted by the China Passenger Car Association ("CPCA").

LUXEED R7 model's REEV edition hits market, starting at 249,800 yuan

On December 19, 2024, LUXEED, the premium new energy vehicle brand co-developed by Huawei and Chery, officially put the REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) edition of its LUXEED R7 model onto the market. Coming with two variants, the new vehicle is priced between 249,800 yuan and 289,800 yuan, which is 10,000 yuan less than the starting price of the BEV (battery electric vehicle) version.

U POWER Tech nabs hundreds of millions of yuan in Series B funding

Chinese innovative smart electric vehicle (EV) startup U POWER Tech announced on December 19 it has successfully closed its Series B financing, which raised for the company hundreds of millions of yuan.

TuSimple rebrands as CreateAI, shifting focus to generative AI for gaming, animation

On December 19, Tusimple announced its rebranding as CreateAI, signaling a strategic pivot toward revolutionizing the animation and video game industries through innovative AI technologies. This transformation underscores the company's commitment to leveraging its autonomous driving expertise while exploring disruptive opportunities in content creation.

GAC Group launches eVTOL aircraft brand "GOVY"

On December 18, GAC Group officially launched its eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft brand "GOVY" at a press event, debuting the brand's second model, the GOVY AirJet.